Natalie Portman turns 30

June 8, 2011 12:29 PM

Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Image 1of/61

Caption

Close

Image 1 of 61

Actress Natalie Portman's career started in childhood with 'The Professional,' spanned early adulthood in the 'Star Wars' prequels, with a shaved-head diversion in 'V for Vendetta,' and found firm, serious footing with an Oscar-winning performance in 'Black Swan,' all before her 30th birthday, which is Thursday, June 9, 2011. Here, Portman dances on stage at amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS 2008 benefit held at Le Moulin de Mougins during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2008 in Cannes, France. less

Actress Natalie Portman's career started in childhood with 'The Professional,' spanned early adulthood in the 'Star Wars' prequels, with a shaved-head diversion in 'V for Vendetta,' and found firm, serious ... more

Photo: Pascal Le Segretain, Getty Images

Actress Natalie Portman's career started in childhood with... Photo-1040485.15365 - Times Union

Image 2 of 61

Portman first gained fame in the 1994 movie 'The Professional.' Here, she attends at the world premiere screening of 'Saving Private Ryan' on July 21, 1998 in Westwood, Calif.

Portman first gained fame in the 1994 movie 'The Professional.' Here, she attends at the world premiere screening of 'Saving Private Ryan' on July 21, 1998 in Westwood, Calif.

Photo: Brenda Chase/Stringer/Getty Images

Portman first gained fame in the 1994 movie 'The... Photo-1038770.15365 - Times Union

Image 3 of 61

Portman and Susan Sarandon star in the movie 'Anywhere But Here' in 1999.

Portman and Susan Sarandon star in the movie 'Anywhere But Here' in 1999.

Portman's next big role was as Padme Amidala in the three 'Star Wars' prequels. Here, Portman arrives for the Royal Premier of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' at the Odean in London's Leicester Square on July 14, 1999. less

Portman's next big role was as Padme Amidala in the three 'Star Wars' prequels. Here, Portman arrives for the Royal Premier of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace' at the Odean in London's Leicester Square on July ... more

Photo: SINEAD LYNCH, AFP/Getty Images

Portman's next big role was as Padme Amidala in the three... Photo-1038757.15365 - Times Union

Portman and Britney Spears host a New Year's Eve Party at the Hudson Hotel on December 31, 2002 in New York.

Portman and Britney Spears host a New Year's Eve Party at the Hudson Hotel on December 31, 2002 in New York.

Photo: Matthew Peyton, Getty Images

Portman and Britney Spears host a New Year's Eve Party at the... Photo-1038744.15365 - Times Union

Image 15 of 61

Portman plays with 18-month-old Elkana Hoffbauer next to his mother, Nehama, during a visit to the childrens' ward of Hadassah Hospital on February 17, 2003 in Jerusalem. Portman was born at the hospital.

Portman plays with 18-month-old Elkana Hoffbauer next to his mother, Nehama, during a visit to the childrens' ward of Hadassah Hospital on February 17, 2003 in Jerusalem. Portman was born at the hospital.

Photo: David Silverman, Getty Images

Portman plays with 18-month-old Elkana Hoffbauer next to his... Photo-1038745.15365 - Times Union

Image 16 of 61

Portman and Danny DeVito arrive at the premiere of 'Garden State' on July 20, 2004 at the Directors Guild, in Los Angeles.

Portman and Danny DeVito arrive at the premiere of 'Garden State' on July 20, 2004 at the Directors Guild, in Los Angeles.

Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Portman and Danny DeVito arrive at the premiere of 'Garden... Photo-1038737.15365 - Times Union

Image 17 of 61

Portman attends the 2003 Presentation of the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award at the Beverly Hilton on November 14, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California.

Portman attends the 2003 Presentation of the 18th Annual American Cinematheque Award at the Beverly Hilton on November 14, 2003 in Beverly Hills, California.

Portman attends a screening of 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' at the Grand Theatre during the 58th International Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2005 in Cannes, France. Her head was shaved for 'V for Vendetta.'

Portman attends a screening of 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang' at the Grand Theatre during the 58th International Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2005 in Cannes, France. Her head was shaved for 'V for Vendetta.'

Portman arrives at the after party for 'The Public Sings: A 50th Anniversary Celebration' at the Time Warner Center January 30, 2006 in New York.

Portman arrives at the after party for 'The Public Sings: A 50th Anniversary Celebration' at the Time Warner Center January 30, 2006 in New York.

Photo: Scott Gries, Getty Images

Portman arrives at the after party for 'The Public Sings: A... Photo-1040494.15365 - Times Union

Image 34 of 61

Portman attends the press conference for 'V For Vendetta' as part of the 56th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) on February 13, 2006 in Berlin.

Portman attends the press conference for 'V For Vendetta' as part of the 56th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) on February 13, 2006 in Berlin.

Photo: MJ Kim, Getty Images

Portman attends the press conference for 'V For Vendetta'... Photo-1040493.15365 - Times Union

Image 35 of 61

Portman attends the premiere of 'V For Vendetta' as part of the 56th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) on February 13, 2006 in Berlin.

Portman attends the premiere of 'V For Vendetta' as part of the 56th Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) on February 13, 2006 in Berlin.

Photo: MJ Kim, Getty Images

Portman attends the premiere of 'V For Vendetta' as part... Photo-1040492.15365 - Times Union

Image 36 of 61

Portman in 2006's 'V for Vendetta.'

Portman in 2006's 'V for Vendetta.'

Photo: Studio

Portman in 2006's 'V for Vendetta.' Photo-1040663.15365 - Times Union

Image 37 of 61

Portman poses at the Paris Las Vegas during ShoWest, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners on March 16, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Portman was named Female Star of the Year.

Portman poses at the Paris Las Vegas during ShoWest, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners on March 16, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Portman was named Female Star of the Year.

Photo: Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Portman poses at the Paris Las Vegas during ShoWest, the official... Photo-1040491.15365 - Times Union

Image 38 of 61

Portman and Soulja Boy appear onstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on November 12, 2007 in New York.

Portman and Soulja Boy appear onstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on November 12, 2007 in New York.

Portman and Scarlett Johansson pose for photographers during a photocall for the movie 'The Other Boleyn girl' during the 58th International Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin on February 15, 2008.

Portman and Scarlett Johansson pose for photographers during a photocall for the movie 'The Other Boleyn girl' during the 58th International Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin on February 15, 2008.

Photo: JOHN MACDOUGALL, Getty Images

Portman and Scarlett Johansson pose for photographers during a... Photo-1040489.15365 - Times Union

Image 40 of 61

Portman poses for photographers as she arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film 'The Other Boleyn Girl' during the 58th International Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin on February 15, 2008.

Portman poses for photographers as she arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film 'The Other Boleyn Girl' during the 58th International Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin on February 15, 2008.

Photo: MARCUS BRANDT, Getty Images

Portman poses for photographers as she arrives on the red carpet... Photo-1040488.15365 - Times Union

Portman arrives at the 'Blindness' premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2008 in Cannes, France.

Portman arrives at the 'Blindness' premiere at the Palais des Festivals during the 61st International Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2008 in Cannes, France.

Photo: Sean Gallup, Getty Images

Portman arrives at the 'Blindness' premiere at the Palais... Photo-1040487.15365 - Times Union

Image 43 of 61

Portman poses arrives to attend the screening of Belgian directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's film 'Le Silence de Lorna' (Lorna's Silence) at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 19, 2008 in Cannes, France. less

Portman poses arrives to attend the screening of Belgian directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne's film 'Le Silence de Lorna' (Lorna's Silence) at the 61st Cannes International Film Festival on May 19, 2008 in ... more

Portman in the poster for 2011's 'No Strings Attached.' Photo-1040658.15365 - Times Union

Image 54 of 61

Thanks to 'Black Swan,' it's been a busy awards season for Portman. Since she's pregnant, this means she's had to order up perhaps an unprecedented variety of maternity gowns. Here, she accepts the Best Actress award onstage during the 16th annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on January 14, 2011 in Los Angeles. less

Thanks to 'Black Swan,' it's been a busy awards season for Portman. Since she's pregnant, this means she's had to order up perhaps an unprecedented variety of maternity gowns. Here, she accepts the Best Actress ... more

Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Thanks to 'Black Swan,' it's been a busy awards... Photo-1040505.15365 - Times Union

Image 55 of 61

Portman arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.

Portman arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 16, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California.

Photo: Jason Merritt, Getty Images

Portman arrives at the 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The... Photo-1040504.15365 - Times Union

Image 56 of 61

Portman arrives to the 17th Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 30, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Portman arrives to the 17th Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 30, 2011 in Los Angeles.

Portman arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

Portman arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images

Portman arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Santa... Photo-1040497.15365 - Times Union

Image 59 of 61

Portman arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

Portman arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

Photo: Kevork Djansezian, Getty Images

Portman arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak... Photo-1040496.15365 - Times Union

Image 60 of 61

Portman accepts the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for 'Black Swan' onstage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. less

Portman accepts the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for 'Black Swan' onstage during the 83rd Annual Academy Awards held at the Kodak Theatre on February 27, 2011 in Hollywood, ... more

Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images

Portman accepts the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a... Photo-1040495.15365 - Times Union